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Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, the first oral GLP-1 weight-loss pill, is now in 70,000+ US pharmacies, costing $5 (£4) to $10 (£7) per day.

TSX energy index falls 3.5% after US forces capture Maduro, as investors weigh the impact of Venezuelan crude on Canadian oilsands market share

Saks Global replaces its CEO amid debt pressure, missed payments, and a slowdown in luxury sales, exposing the risks of rapid expansion and bold mergers.

Britain's high streets face renewed strain as Claire's and The Original Factory Shop edge towards administration, placing 2,550 jobs at risk amid weak demand and rising costs.

ASUS confirms price hikes from 5 January as AI-driven memory shortages reshape the PC market. IDC warns laptop prices could rise by 8% while shipments contract nearly 9% in 2026.

McDonald's UK just added secret food items to its menu lineup not long after customers protested price hike on two returning burgers.

United Healthcare sued by hospitals over underpayment. Emergency care disputes affect patients' insurance coverage nationwide in 2026.

TSMC surges to record after Goldman lifts target 35%. Taiwan semiconductor AI boom accelerates with $150B investment plan.

Coca-Cola's traditional holiday visibility has reportedly diminished in parts of Mexico as health authorities and local campaigns intensify efforts to curb sugar consumption.

Over 100 US companies have filed WARN notices for January layoffs, including Amazon and FedEx, as 2026 begins with job market uncertainty intensifying for workers.

General Motors' Factory Zero resumes single-shift production today after permanently laying off 1,140 workers. Employees say the UAW is failing to fight back as jobs disappear.

Saks Global races to secure $1B in emergency financing as bankruptcy looms after missing a $100M bond payment linked to its troubled Neiman Marcus deal.

Tesla lost its crown as the world's top EV seller after deliveries fell 9% in 2025. BYD now leads with 2.26 million sales as buyers weigh politics, pricing, and vehicle freshness.

David Zaslav rejects a massive £81 billion Paramount bid, favouring a Netflix partnership while teasing a higher share price that could finally end Hollywood's biggest bidding war.

The fast-food giant was sued and accused of falsely advertising its McRib sandwich, which allegedly does not contain real rib meat.

Influenza cases have risen sharply across the US in December, raising concerns for health authorities after the country recorded its most severe flu season since 2018.

XRP climbs above $2 on strong volume, but traders are split on whether the breakout signals a sustained rally or another sharp reversal.